VO-BB - 20 YEARS OLD!

kjedlicka

Hello all,

I'm a newcomer to the VO-BB. I've lurked here for several months, and registered a couple weeks ago. So, I think it's high time for me to introduce myself to the board. I live in the seacoast area of NH, a stone's throw from DB. I miss Moe Egan's voice on WGIR-AM, and I dream of meeting Pat Fraley someday.

I'm fairly new to the VO game; I do narration for an online learning system for a Boston publisher, and have narrated some software training videos for dental offices.

My request is for advice on a place to have my demo(s) done, somewhere between Boston and Portland, ME. I gotten my gigs via custom demos, but I don't have a professional demo to shop around. I think I'd like to do a narration or e-learning demo first, and then try my commercial demo after that.

Thanks in advance, and nice meeting you all.

Keith

Audiogal · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 1:50 pm Post subject:

Hi Keith,

Just wanted to welcome you to the zoo! Glad to have you aboard.
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bobsouer · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 2:32 pm Post subject:

Keith,

Welcome to the VO-BB. May I suggest that our dear Deirdre is a mighty fine coach. I don't know if she offers demo production, but I'd sure check with her to find out.
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Moe Egan · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 5:03 pm Post subject:

Woa. Keith, you made my day! Blushing (N3)

A huge-normous welcome to the VO-BB to a former Mike and Moe in the Morning listener (yea, that was the name of my radio show- I dig alliteration.)

I tell ya, I loved doing radio - that show in particular....but it ain't nothing like livin the VO life. As far as where locally to get demos made- I really can't help ya there, I've (so far) produced all my own demos, yea, yea I know you're not supposed to.... I would recommend some VO training or even acting training before putting a demo together. Sharpen that tool, then show it off!

Glad you jumped in the dolphin pool. A hearty welcome from a fellow Granite Stater.
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todd ellis · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:27 pm Post subject:

which one were you???

sorry 'bout the threadjack, keith.
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bobbinbeamo · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:36 pm Post subject:

Hi Keith,
Welcome to the asylum. Glad you screwed up the courage to avail yourself here. The waters are nice!
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Chrissy · Guest

Keith,

Welcome!! I can suggest:

Jordan Rich
Chart Productions, Inc.
50 Braintree Hill Park
Suite 308
Braintree, Ma. 02184
Tel. 781-356-1500
Fax 781-356-1544
www.chartproductions.com

He's excellent for both training and demo production and he's a great guy. If you decide to get in touch, you can mention my name Chris Fadala.

Best of luck,

LauraS · Guest

Hi Keith

Can't help you I'm afraid as I'm in the UK but these guys here seem to know their stuff.

Just thought I'd say though - that is a GREAT avatar!

Laura

Lizden · Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 5:23 am Post subject:

Hey Keith!
Welcome aboard!...sorry...no real help here, but big welcome! Laugh

Liz
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Moe Egan · Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 7:33 am Post subject:

voicy1stef · Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 10:20 am Post subject:

Hi Keith!

Another big welcome from the UK!
Wink

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Deirdre · Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 11:04 am Post subject:

Bailey · Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 1:49 pm Post subject:

Wecome aboard Keith.
You should be getting a package of dues envelopes from Deirdre in the next few weeks.

What?... You thought the donuts and coffee were free?
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kjedlicka · Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:30 am Post subject:

Sorry I dropped off the face of the earth for a week! Thank you all the warm welcome.

Chrissy - I'll check out Chart Productions. I'm a survivor of the Connecticut School of Broadcasting, and Jordan Rich taught a class on Talk Radio. He was very gracious, offering every student the chance to visit WBZ and sit in on his overnight show. Only one other student and I took him up on the offer.

Laura - the avatar is a painting entitled, "Smirk." It hangs on the wall at the Green Parrot bar in Key West, FL. As I sat at the bar, I was sure Smirk was staring right at me. I've been entranced ever since. Shocked

Moe - thanks for the advice regarding training. I've had some training: I trained in VO with Susan Berkley, Nancy Wolfson of Braintracks Audio, Alan Sklar, Diana Boylston, and Adriana Davis. I have had additional training in audiobook recording with Alan Sklar, George Guidall, and audiobook producer John McElroy. I absolutely need to attend an acting workshop, and get more VO coaching. I can never stop learning, and that's what makes VO so cool.

I look forward to chatting with all of you more. Thanks again for the welcome.

Keith

Rob Ellis · M&M Joined: 01 Aug 2006 Posts: 2385 Location: Detroit

Hey Keith,

I am a Nancy Wolfson grad, she rocks! Sounds like you have had more than enough training to hit the ground running.

Happy Voicing! (unless the script calls for something different.... Wink

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